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Moenning Family History

Moenning Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Koenning, Moening, Menning, Henning, Penning, Ronning, Manning

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Where is the Moenning family from?

You can see how Moenning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Moenning family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Moenning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Moenning families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Moenning's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Moenning families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Moenning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Moenning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Moenning. 40% of Moenning men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

What Moenning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 951 census records available for the last name Moenning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Moenning census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 61 immigration records available for the last name Moenning. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 114 military records available for the last name Moenning. For the veterans among your Moenning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Moenning lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Moenning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Moenning in 1962 was 58, and 38 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Moenning

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Moenning ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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